Shade device

ABSTRACT

A shade device configured to provide comfort, entertainment, or convenience to the people positioned adjacent to them is disclosed. In one embodiment, the shade device has an audiovisual media and a power source that powers an audiovisual media is disclosed. The audiovisual media may be positioned under a covering of the shade device to provide entertainment to the user. In other embodiments, the shade device includes a liquid source and a sprayer. The sprayer is configured to obtain liquid from the liquid source and spray the liquid to cool the temperature surrounding the user. The shade device may further include sprayer switch and a switch actuator that allow the user to control the amount of liquid sprayed by the sprayer. In certain embodiments, the shade device may include a container for the user to store food or beverage. The container may be cooled by the liquid from the same liquid source where the sprayer obtains the liquid to spray.

CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

None

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to furnitures and devices that provideshade to people. More particularly, the invention relates to furnituresthat offer shade and that have accessories, which provide comfort,entertainment, or convenience to the users and the people positionedsubstantially adjacent to them.

BACKGROUND

Beautiful, sunny days lure people to spend time outdoors. However,people can only spend a limited amount of time outdoors because of thepower of the sun, which can cause sunburn or heat exhaustion. A commonway to seek shelter from the sun is with an umbrella. Umbrellas caneither be handheld or stationary, such as those used along with patiofurnitures.

Many accessories to umbrellas that are designed for use with patiofurnitures have been conceived. However, the applicant believes thatmore can be done with these umbrellas. To illustrate, U.S. Pat. No.5,273,062 issued to Mozdzanowski discloses an umbrella with a fan and aradio. An umbrella with more convenience and entertainment features isdesired. Another umbrella is disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 6,199,570 issuedto Patarra, which has a container for picnic items. One problem with thecontainer in Patarra is that the container cannot continuously becooled. An umbrella with a cooler is desired.

Umbrellas for use with patio furnitures have further been combined withmisting devices. Misting devices spray water into the air to reduce thetemperature within the vicinity of said furnitures. Umbrellas withmisting devices may be found in U.S. Pat. No. 6,017,188 issued toBenton, U.S. Pat. No. 5,000,384 issued to Arnold, U.S. Pat. No.5,979,793 issued to Louis, and U.S. Pat. No. 6,298,866 issued to Molnar.The applicant, however, believes that more features can be added tothese umbrellas to offer more convenience, entertainment, or comfort tothe users or to the people positioned substantially adjacent to them.

SUMMARY

Brief Description

The present invention includes a shade device. The shade device may havean audiovisual media and a power source that powers the audiovisualmedia. The audiovisual media may be positioned under a covering of theshade device to provide entertainment to the user.

The shade device may further have a liquid source and a sprayer. Thesprayer is preferably configured to obtain liquid from the liquid sourceand spray the liquid to cool the temperature surrounding the user. Theshade device may further include sprayer switch and a switch actuatorthat allow the user to control the amount of liquid sprayed by thesprayer. In certain embodiments, the shade device may include acontainer for the user to store food or beverage. The container may becooled by the liquid from the liquid source.

The above description sets forth, rather broadly, a summary of thepreferred embodiments of the present invention so that the detaileddescription that follows may be better understood and contributions ofthe present invention to the art may be better appreciated. Some of theembodiments of the present invention may not include all of the featuresor characteristics listed in the above summary. There are, of course,additional features of the invention that will be described below andwill form the subject matter of claims.

In this respect, before explaining at least one preferred embodiment ofthe invention in detail, it is to be understood that the invention isnot limited in its application to the details of the construction and tothe arrangement of the components set forth in the following descriptionor as illustrated in the drawings. The invention is capable of otherembodiments and of being practiced and carried out in various ways.Also, it is to be understood that the phraseology and terminologyemployed herein are for the purpose of description and should not beregarded as limiting.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

In the drawings, like elements are depicted by like reference numerals.The drawings are briefly described as follows.

FIG. 1 is substantially a perspective view illustrating a preferredembodiment of the shade of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is substantially a front view of the base of the shade with partsbroken away to show the preferred embodiment of the reservoir and theconduit of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is substantially a side view of the base of the shade with partsbroken away, to show the preferred embodiment of the cooler compartmentof the present invention.

FIG. 4 is substantially a diagrammatic perspective view of a furtherembodiment of the invention, having an entertainment unit attached tothe shaft, and illustrating ventilating fans preferably located withinthe base.

FIG. 5 is substantially a perspective view of the preferred embodimentof the shade with parts broken away to show the power hub mountedconcentrically upon the shaft.

FIG. 6 is substantially a bottom plan view of the power hub,illustrating vents and lights located thereat, as well as storagebatteries, fuel cells, and the interconnection between the fuel cellsand the central conduit located within the power hub.

FIG. 7 is substantially a block diagram, illustrating theinterconnection of various functional components of the preferredembodiment of the shade of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is substantially a perspective view illustrating anotherembodiment of the shade of the present invention.

FIG. 9 is substantially a perspective view illustrating yet anotherembodiment of the shade of the present invention.

FIG. 10 is substantially a top plan view of the covering of theembodiment shown in FIG. 9, showing the ribs separating the coveringinto a plurality of sections and providing structural support to thecovering.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

In the following detailed description of the preferred embodiments,reference is made to the accompanying drawings, which form a part ofthis application. The drawings show, by way of illustration, specificembodiments in which the invention may be practiced. It is to beunderstood that other embodiments may be utilized and structural changesmay be made without departing from the scope of the present invention.

FIG. 1 illustrates a shade device 10 according to the present invention.In the preferred embodiment, the shade device 10 has a covering 14, abase 12, a shaft 16, a table 11, and a remote control 18. The covering14, base 12, and shaft 16 are preferably made of molded high-qualityplastic. In other embodiments, they may be made of other polymers orother materials known in the art.

The covering 14 preferably includes a plurality of panels 30. Each panel30 preferably has a top 30T. A plurality of solar cells 32 may bepositioned on the top 30T of the panels 30. The solar cells 32 arepreferably photovoltaic elements that are capable of generating DCelectricity upon exposure to light by virtue of the photoelectriceffect. The covering 14 may also have a perimeter skirt 14S, which maybe made of vinyl, cloth, or other polymers known in the art. A pluralityof sprayers 34 may be positioned on the perimeter skirt 14S for sprayingliquid, such as cool water, thereby creating a mist. Preferably, foursprayers 34 are provided and are positioned substantially ninety degreesapart on the perimeter skirt 14 s. Of course, the sprayers may bepositioned in a variety of ways. The sprayers may also be made ofnozzles known in the art and preferably adjustable nozzles.

Attached to the covering 14 is the shaft 16. The shaft 16 preferablyextends vertically between the covering 14 and the base 12. The shaft 16preferably has an upper end 16U near the covering 14 and a lower end 16Lthat is preferably near the base 12. Attached to the lower end 16L ofthe shaft 16 is a base 12. The base 12 preferably has a bottom 12B and abase sidewall 12S. The base 12 preferably has a plurality of wheels 50,such as castor wheels, which forms part of a mobility unit that providesmobility to the shade 10. The plurality of wheels 50 may be attached toa motor (not shown), which may be connected to or in communication withthe remote control 18. In general, the shade 10 is preferably configuredto be movable by the user to control the area and degree of shade. It isnoted that in the preferred embodiment, for aesthetic purposes, the basesidewall 12S substantially covers the plurality of wheels 50 todiscreetly show the wheels 50. A plurality of intake ports 52 may bepositioned on the base 12 for allowing an air current through the airvents, as will be described in further detail hereinafter.

The base 12 may have a plurality of air vents 40 for providing a cooledair current to the user. The air vents 40 are preferably positioned at aheight consistent with that of a standard lounge chair, so that they arelocated in a position suitable for cooling occupants seated on thelounge chairs and positioned alongside the shade 10. A plurality ofsprayers 42 may also be positioned on the base 12. The sprayers 42 maybe useful for cooling the person sitting near or under the covering 14.

A table 11 may be added to the shade 10. The table 11 may have a flattop surface to support any item placed thereon. The table 11 ispreferably removeably mounted to the shaft 16 in a manner known in theart. The table 11 may be mounted using fasteners known in the art, suchas screws. Alternatively, the shaft 16 may define a receiving slot (notshown) that may receive and support a part of the table 11.

A remote control 18 may be added and programmed to give control to auser over the functionality of the shade 10, as will be described indetail. The remote control 18 may allow the user to control the sprayers34, the sprayers 42, the fan (not shown) within the base, illuminatinglights (not shown), audiovisual device (not shown), and the motor (notshown) operating the wheels 50. The remote control 18 may also allow theuser to control the tilt of the covering 14 so that the covering 14 caneffectively be positioned to block the sun.

Referring now to FIG. 2, a portion of the base 12 has beenillustratively broken away to reveal a reservoir 54 located therein. Thereservoir 54 is preferably configured to store coolant 53, such as acombination of ice and chilled water. The coolant may be various typesof coolant known in the art and is preferably a coolant type capable ofgenerating mist through the sprayers 34 or the sprayers 42 and capableof cooling the temperature of a cooler, which is shown in FIG. 3. Thereservoir 54 preferably has a volume sufficient for holding a largequantity of coolant. The reservoir 54 may be filled with coolant via afill port 13, which is an opening preferably defined by a portion of thebase 12.

Drain ports (not shown) may be provided. In addition, a coolant levelsensor may be provided within the reservoir 54 to selectively illuminateat least one light (not shown) that may be mounted on the shaft 16 or onthe base 12 to inform the user that coolant must be refilled. It can beappreciated that the use of the reservoir 54 eliminates the need forheavy and expensive traditional refrigeration equipment, such as acompressor, evaporator, and condenser.

With continued reference to FIG. 2, a central conduit 46 may be placedwithin the reservoir 54. The central conduit 46 preferably has an inlet46A at an end that is located within the reservoir 54. The centralconduit 46 is preferably configured to carry the coolant 53 upwards fromthe reservoir 54 through the shaft 16. The coolant 53 may then besprayed through the sprayers 34 positioned around the covering 14.

Referring back to FIG. 1, it can be appreciated that intake ports 52allow air to enter. Air flows into the intake ports 52 and through thereservoir 54 (FIG. 3) and conduit 46, which influence the temperature ofthe air. Cooled air then exits through the air vents 40 and may cool theuser (not shown). Manual controls 22 may be positioned on the base 12.The manual controls 22 may be provided in lieu of or in addition to theremote control 18. The manual controls may allow a user to control thefunctionality of the shade 10, including misting, lights, ventilation,audiovisual device operation, positioning of the covering 14, andoperation of the wheels 50 to move the shade 10. In the preferredembodiment, two sets of manual controls 22 may be located on the wall ofthe base 12 preferably fully opposite from each other. This isparticularly useful when the shade is positioned between two users.Accordingly, each user can have direct control over the functionality ofthe portion of the shade that is adjacent to them.

Referring now to FIG. 3, each side of the base 12 preferably has acooler compartment 56. Each cooler compartment 56 preferably has aninsulated access door 57 and interior walls 58 that are fluidicallysealed from, yet are in thermal communication with, the reservoir 54.Beverages 60 may be placed within each cooler compartment 56 to be keptcool, and heat is prevented from infiltrating the cooler compartments.Various items may be placed within the cooler for cooling, such asbeverages and food. It is noted that the access door 57 may be slidableor hingably connected to the base 12. It is further noted that eachcooler compartment 56 is preferably removeable from the base 12 so thatthe interior walls 58 may be cleaned. The material for the coolercompartment 56 preferably has the characteristic of being able toprovide good insulation, dishwasher-safe, and easy to clean.

Referring now to FIG. 4, FIG. 4 illustrates an entertainment unit 70preferably attached to the shaft 16 of the shade 10. It is noted thatentertainment unit 70 may be attached at different areas of the shade10. The entertainment unit 70 is preferably attached to the shaft 16 byan adjustable arm 72 that allows the entertainment unit to be positionedaccording to the needs of the user. The shade 10 may have anentertainment unit arm mount 74 on the shaft wall 16W above the table11. The arm mount provides structural stability for the entertainmentunit 70 and may be used to convey power and cable or airborne signals tothe entertainment unit 70 through the adjustable arm 72. In this regard,one or more antennas may be mounted on the covering 14. Theentertainment unit 70 preferably has a media slot 71, which selectivelyallows compact discs (CDs), digital video discs (DVDs), cassette tapes,video cassettes, or other audio or visual media to be inserted thereinby the user to listen to or view the same. The entertainment unit 70 mayalso be in a form of a computer or a combination of a television (TV)and a videocassette recorder (VCR), a TV and a DVD player, a TV and avideo game controller, such as a Sony Playstation, or a TV and a karaokemachine. The TV screen may be a plasma screen, a cathode ray tube, or aliquid crystal display. The entertainment unit 70 may include speakers(not shown) and headphones (not shown). The headphones may be wirelessor be a traditional headphone with wires.

With continued reference to FIG. 4, a pump 80 is preferably connected tocentral conduit 46 to deliver the coolant 53 from the base 12 to thecovering 14, where the coolant is distributed by the sprayers 34.Additionally, a plurality of fans 82 may be located within the base 12and preferably below the vents 40. It is noted that the speed of thefans 82 are preferably variable. For example, the speed may beadjustable within 3 levels-high, medium, and low. The fans 82 arepreferably connected to a control unit 100 (FIG. 7) so that theoperation of the fans 82 and their speed levels may be controlled byeither manual controls 22 (FIG. 1) or the remote control 18.

Referring now to FIG. 5, a portion of the covering 14 is illustrativelybroken away to reveal a power hub 90 located near the upper end 16U ofthe shaft 16. The hub 90 is preferably substantially disk-like, and ismounted concentrically upon the shaft 16. It is preferably located highupon the shaft 16, so that it is at least above the covering perimeterskirt 14S and is partially concealed from view.

With reference to FIG. 6, the power hub 90 preferably has a bottomsurface 90B that has a plurality of hub vents 92. The power hub 92preferably has substantially hollow interior that is in communicationwith the shaft 16. Accordingly, air currents from the fans 82 (FIG. 4)are expelled in part through the hub vents 92. In other embodiments,additional fans may be added around the conduit 46 to allow more air toexit through the vents. Like the vents 40 on the base 12, the hub vents92 are louvered to allow directional control of the air vents.Preferably, however, the hub vents 92 are configured to direct the aircurrent substantially downward, as the power hub 90 is preferablypositioned above the users. Hub lights 95 may also be provided on thepower hub bottom surface 90B to illuminate the area beneath.

Within the power hub 90 are preferably a plurality of rechargeablestorage batteries 94. The rechargeable storage batteries 94 arepreferably in communication with the solar cells 32 (FIG. 1), such thatthe solar cells 32 recharge the storage batteries 94 when sufficientlight is incident upon the storage cells 32. Fuel cell technology may beemployed to provide a more consistent source of power. In this regard, aplurality of micro fuel cells 96 may be provided. The micro fuel cells96 create electricity as a byproduct of a chemical reaction. Forexample, hydrogen and oxygen may be used to power a fuel cell.

Alternatively, fuel cells may use propane or natural gas. The micro fuelcells 96 may further employ gas tanks 97 to produce electricity from afuel of methanol. In addition, since one typical byproduct of thechemical reaction is water, the fuel cells may each have a water draintube 98 to direct such water through the central conduit 46 and to thereservoir.

Referring now to FIG. 7, a block diagram that describes theinterconnection of the various components of the preferred embodiment ofthe shade 10 is shown. The shade is preferably powered by therechargeable batteries 94, which are selectively charged by the microfuel cells 96 and solar cells 32. Micro fuel cells 96 and solar cells 32are preferably connected to a control unit, such as a computer, whichcontrols the functionality of the shade 10 including the distribution ofthe stored power. The control unit 100 may be instructed by the usereither by using the manual control 22 or the remote control 18. Forinstance, if the user wishes to turn any lights (FIG. 9) on or off,operate the mobility unit 102 to move the shade, initiate ventilation byactivating the fans 80, or control the entertainment unit 70, the usermay conveniently use the remote control unit 100 while remainingcomfortably reclined in a lounge chair.

The control unit 100 preferably selectively operates the fans 82, thepump 80, the lights, the entertainment unit 70, and the mobility unit102, which is used to physically move or reorient the whole shade 10. Itis noted that pivots, joints, or swivels known in the art may beinserted to the shaft 16 (not shown in FIG. 7) to allow the covering 14to be tilted or positioned in a way that effectively blocks the sun.

As further illustrated in FIG. 7, the control unit 100 may be connectedto a sprayer switch 71. Sprayer switch 71 may further be connected to asprayer actuator 73 (not shown). Sprayer actuator 73 may include apiston (not shown) and a spring (not shown) housed in a cylinder (notshown). Sprayer actuator 73 may further include a motor and gearsconfigured to work with pump 80 to drive water from the reservoir 54.When the sprayer switch 71 is activated, the switch preferably activatesthe actuator 73. The actuator 73 causes the volume within the conduit 46to shrink and expand, which consequently causes the pump 80 to deliverthe liquid from the reservoir 54 to the sprayers 34. It can thus beappreciated that the sprayers 34 of certain embodiments of the presentinvention can be controlled by the user to deliver the desired amount ofmist and for a particular period of time. The sprayers 34 may further beindividually controlled—that is, the shade device 10 may allow each userto control his or her sprayer either through manual control 22 or aremote control 18. A timer 75 may be provided to control the operationof the sprayers 34 and 42 based on a particular time or time interval.

With reference now to FIG. 8, another embodiment of a shade 102 of thepresent invention is shown. Shade 102 is preferably substantiallysimilar to shade 10 previously discussed except that sprayers 104A-G aremounted to a rod 106, which is connected to conduit 46 (FIG. 2).Sprayers 104A-G spray liquid, which comes from the reservoir 54 andwhich is delivered to the sprayers 104A-G by the pump 80 (FIG. 4)through the conduit 46 (FIG. 2). Another additional feature of shade 102is the fans 108A and B, which are also attached to the rod 106. Incombination with the sprayers 104A-G, fans 108A and B help further coolthe users' surrounding environment. Fans 108A and B are preferablycollapsible or removeable so that they can be stored discreetly foraesthetic purposes. The base of shade 102 is noticeably smaller andhouses fewer components than the base of shade 10.

With reference now to FIG. 9, another embodiment of a shade 110 of thepresent invention is shown. Shade 110 is preferably substantiallysimilar to shade 10 previously discussed except that shade 110 includeslights 112A-D mounted to the hub 90. Lights 112A-D may be recessedlights or other types known in the art. Additional sprayers 114A-C maybe provided. The base of shade 110 is noticeably smaller and housesfewer components than the base of shade 10.

Referring now to FIG. 10, shade devices 10 and 110 may include aplurality of ribs 116 that separate the covering 14 into a plurality ofsections and that provide structural support to the covering.

It can now be realized that the various embodiments of the shade deviceof the present invention has more features that provide comfort,convenience, or entertainment than the existing devices. Certainembodiments provide a shade device that provides readily availableaudiovisual source of entertainment that may have readily availablesource of power and thus can be operated anywhere. Certain embodimentsprovide a highly convenient source of beverage or food, which maycontinuously be chilled. Certain embodiments provide a controllablemisting system with individually controllable sprayers. Yet certainembodiments provide a highly moveable and adjustable shade that can bepositioned to effectively block the sun.

Although the description above contains many specifications, theseshould not be construed as limiting the scope of the invention but asmerely providing illustrations of some of presently preferredembodiments of this invention. For example, the number of solar panels,the shape of the covering, and the spatial orientation of the sprayers,the lights, air vents, the audiovisual device, and other components maybe varied. Thus, the scope of the invention should be determined by theappended claims and their legal equivalents rather than by the examplesgiven.

1. A shade device comprising: (A) a shaft; (B) a covering attached tothe shaft, the covering being configured to be positioned above a user,the covering defining a top surface, the top surface being configured toshield the user from sun; (C) a built-in power source; (D) anaudiovisual media, the audiovisual media being connectable to the powersource, wherein the user may obtain entertainment from the audiovisualmedia; (E) a source of liquid; (F) at least one sprayer connected to theliquid source, the liquid from the liquid source being configured to besprayed by the sprayer, wherein the liquid is configured to cool thetemperature surrounding the user; and (G) a container comprising aplurality of interconnected walls, the plurality of interconnected wallsdefining an interior space, the interconnected walls configured to besubstantially surrounded by the liquid from the liquid source, thetemperature of the liquid being configured to influence the temperatureinside the container, wherein the user may store food or beverage withinthe interior space defined by the interconnected walls of the container.2. The shade device of claim 1, further comprising a sprayer actuatorconnected to the power source, wherein the user may control the amountof liquid sprayed by the sprayer by controlling the sprayer actuator. 3.The shade device of claim 2, further comprising a remote control, theremote control being in communication with the actuator, wherein theactuator may be controlled by the user using the remote control.
 4. Theshade device of claim 2, further comprising a timer, the timer beingconfigured to be programmed to control the operation of the actuator. 5.The shade device of claim 1, wherein the audiovisual media comprises adigital video disc player.
 6. The shade device of claim 1, wherein theaudiovisual media comprises a video game conroller.
 7. The shade deviceof claim 1, further comprising a liquid pumping means for pumping liquidfrom the liquid source to the sprayer.
 8. The shade device of claim 7,wherein the power source provides power to the liquid pumping means. 9.The shade device of claim 1, wherein the power source comprises at leastone solar cell and at least one rechargeable storage battery, the solarcell being configured to recharge the battery.
 10. The shade device ofclaim 1, wherein the base comprises an outer wall and an inner wall, theinner wall defining a hollow base interior, the shade furthercomprising: (A) at least one fan positioned within the inner wall of thebase; and (B) at least one vent to allow air generated by the fan to beexpelled from the base.
 11. A shade device comprising: (A) a shaft; (B)a covering attached to the shaft, the covering being configured to bepositioned above a user, the covering defining a top surface, the topsurface being configured to shield the user from sun; (C) a built-inpower source; and (D) an audiovisual media attached to the shaft or thecovering, the audiovisual media being connectable to the power source,the audiovisual media being positioned under the top surface of thecovering, wherein the user may obtain entertainment from the audiovisualmedia.
 12. The shade device of claim 11, wherein the audiovisual mediacomprises a digital video disc player.
 13. The shade device of claim 11,wherein the audiovisual media comprises a video game controller.
 14. Theshade device of claim 11, further comprising a remote control for theaudiovisual media.
 15. The shade device of claim 11, further comprisinga headphone.
 16. The shade device of claim 11, wherein the power sourcecomprises at least one solar cell and at least one rechargeable storagebattery, the solar cell being configured to recharge the battery.
 17. Ashade device comprising: (A) a shaft; (B) a covering attached to theshaft, the covering being configured to be positioned above a user, thecovering defining a top surface, the top surface being configured toshield the user from sun; (C) a built-in reservoir, the reservoir beingconfigured to hold coolant; (D) a conduit positioned within thereservoir; (E) at least one sprayer connected to the conduit, thesprayer being configured to spray the coolant passing through theconduit from the reservoir, the coolant being configured to cool thetemperature surrounding the user; and (F) a container in thermalcommunication with the coolant from the reservoir, the temperature ofthe coolant being configured to influence the temperature inside thecontainer, wherein the user may store food or beverage inside thecontainer.
 18. The shade device of claim 17, further comprising abuilt-in power source and a coolant pump connected to the built-in powersource, wherein the power source provides power to the coolant pumpthereby allowing the coolant to be delivered to the sprayer.
 19. Theshade device of claim 18, wherein the built-in power source comprises atleast one solar cell and at least one rechargeable storage battery, thesolar cell being configured to recharge the battery.
 20. The shadedevice of claim 17, further comprising a sprayer actuator connected tothe power source, wherein the user may control the amount of liquidsprayed by the sprayer by controlling the sprayer actuator.
 21. Theshade device of claim 20, further comprising a remote control, theremote control being in communication with the actuator, wherein theactuator may be controlled by the user using the remote control.
 22. Theshade device of claim 20, further comprising a timer, the timer beingconfigured to be programmed to control the operation of the actuator.23. The shade device of claim 17, wherein the base comprises an outerwall and an inner wall, the inner wall defining a substantially hollowbase interior, the shade further comprising: (A) at least one fanpositioned within the base interior; and (B) at least one vent to allowair generated by the fan to be expelled from the base.
 24. The shadedevice of claim 23, wherein the fan and the conduit are positionedsubstantially proximate to each other to allow the fan to blow air onthe conduit thereby causing the temperature of the expelled air to beinfluenced by the temperature of the conduit.
 25. A shade devicecomprising: (A) a shaft; (B) a covering attached to the shaft, thecovering being configured to be positioned above a user, the coveringdefining a top surface, the top surface being configured to shield theuser from sun; (C) a built-in reservoir, the reservoir being configuredto hold coolant; (D) a conduit positioned within the reservoir; (E) atleast one sprayer connected to the conduit, the sprayer being configuredto spray the coolant passing through the conduit from the reservoir, thecoolant being configured to cool the temperature surrounding the user;(F) a built-in power source; (G) a coolant pump connected to thebuilt-in power source, wherein the power source provides power to thecoolant pump thereby allowing the coolant to be delivered to thesprayer; and (H) a sprayer actuator connected to built-in the powersource, wherein the amount of liquid sprayed by the sprayer may becontrolled by controlling the actuator.
 26. The shade device of claim25, wherein the built-in power source comprises at least one solar celland at least one rechargeable storage battery, the solar cell beingconfigured to recharge the battery.
 27. The shade device of claim 25,further comprising a remote control, the remote control being incommunication with the actuator, wherein the actuator may be controlledby the user using the remote control.
 28. The shade device of claim 25,further comprising a timer connected to the actuator, the timer beingconfigured to be programmed to control the operation of the actuator.29. The shade device of claim 25, wherein the base comprises an outerwall and an inner wall, the inner wall defining a substantially hollowbase interior, the shade further comprising: (A) at least one fanpositioned within the base interior; and (B) at least one vent to allowair generated by the fan to be expelled from the base.
 30. The shadedevice of claim 29, wherein the fan and the conduit are positionedsubstantially proximate to each other to allow the fan to blow air onthe conduit thereby causing the temperature of the expelled air to beinfluenced by the temperature of the conduit.
 31. A shade devicecomprising: (A) a means for shielding a user from sun; (B) a built-instorage means for holding coolant; (C) a conduit positioned within thestorage means; (D) a sprayer means for spraying the coolant to the user,the sprayer means being connected to the conduit; and (E) a cooler meansfor cooling food or beverage, the cooler means comprising a plurality ofinterconnected walls, the interconnected walls defining an interiorspace where food or beverage may be stored, the cooler means being inthermal communication with the coolant from the storage means, whereinthe coolant serves to cool the temperature surrounding the user and thetemperature of the food or beverage positioned inside the cooler means.32. The shade device of claim 31, further comprising a means forobtaining audiovisual entertainment.
 33. The shade device of claim 31,further comprising a control means for controlling the amount of coolantbeing sprayed by the sprayer means.
 34. A shade device comprising: (A) ameans for shielding a user from sun; (B) an audiovisual media; and (C) apower means for powering the audiovisual media, the power means being apart of the shade device, wherein the user may obtain entertainment fromthe audiovisual media.
 35. The shade device of claim 34, wherein theaudiovisual media comprises a digital video disc player.
 36. The shadedevice of claim 34, wherein the audiovisual media comprises a video gamecontroller.
 37. The shade device of claim 34, wherein the audiovisualmedia comprises a computer.
 38. The shade device of claim 34, whereinthe audiovisual media comprises a television.
 39. The shade device ofclaim 34, further comprising a remote control for the audiovisual media.40. The shade device of claim 34, further comprising a headphone. 41.The shade device of claim 34, wherein the power source comprises atleast one solar cell and at least one rechargeable storage battery, thesolar cell being configured to recharge the battery.
 42. The shadedevice of claim 34, wherein the power source comprises a fuel cell. 43.The shade device of claim 25, wherein the built-in power sourcecomprises a fuel cell.
 44. The shade device of claim 18, wherein thepower source comprises a fuel cell.
 45. The shade device of claim 11,wherein the built-in power source comprises a fuel cell.
 46. The shadedevice of claim 1, wherein the built-in power source comprises a fuelcell.